Ciena - About the company
Ciena is a public company based in Hanover (United States), founded in 1992. It operates as a Cloud-based platform offering network management software. Ciena has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 96506 active competitors, including 1023 funded and 6406 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Tejas Networks, UST and Happiest Minds.
Company Details
Cloud-based platform offering network management software. It provides solutions that help in networking planning and management of the infrastructure throughout the life cycle. Its optical technology portfolio consists of WDM solutions and solutions for the photonic layer.
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- Hanover, Maryland
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Founded Year
1992
Location
Hanover, United States
Stage
Public
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
14th among
Annual Revenue
as on Oct 31, 2016
Employee Count
as on Sep 30, 2024
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Ciena
Ciena is associated with 5 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CIN: 936395 United States, Deadpooled | Nov 01, 1992 | $2.6B (as on Oct 31, 2016) | 16 (as on Mar 31, 2020) | - |
Jul 02, 2007 | $2.25M (as on Mar 31, 2022) | - | ||
Jan 24, 2010 | $64.9M (as on Mar 31, 2024) | 412 (as on Sep 30, 2024) | ||
Jun 26, 2005 | $103M (as on Mar 31, 2022) | - | ||
CIN: 232725311 Belgium, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 1746 (as on Dec 31, 2018) | - |
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Ciena's funding and investors
Ciena has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 2003.
Ciena has 14 institutional investors including , and .
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Ciena:
Date of funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post money valuation | Revenue multiple | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 2008 | $66.6M | Post IPO | 5479342 | 5509775 | - |
Oct 2003 | $27.5M | Post IPO | 4236787 | 5110587 | - |
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Ciena's founders and board of directors
Ciena's employee count trend
Ciena has 412 employees as of Sep 24. The total employee count is 17.0% more than what it was in Sep 23. Here is Ciena's employee count trend over the years:
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Ciena's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Ciena include Tejas Networks, UST and Happiest Minds. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Ciena, ranked by 秘密研究所 score:
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Overall Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | 秘密研究所 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Tejas Networks 2000, Bengaluru (India), Acquired | Provider of telecom and broadband network solutions | $35M | Gabriel Venture Partners, IIML听&补尘辫;听 | 78/100 |
2nd | UST 1998, Aliso Viejo (United States), Late Stage | Provider of data analytics, cloud modernization, management strategy, and digital transformation services | $250M | Temasek, Parallax Capital Partners听&补尘辫;听 | 76/100 |
3rd |  Happiest Minds 2011, Bengaluru (India), Public | IT services company | $64.8M | 76/100 | |
4th |  Mavenir 2005, Richardson (United States), Acquired | Provider of a multi-access edge networking computing platform | $105M | Cross Creek, Greenspring Associates听&补尘辫;听 | 75/100 |
5th |  KPN 1989, The Hague (Netherlands), Acquired | Provider of mobile and fixed line telecommunication services | - | GPI Capital, 听&补尘辫;听 | 75/100 |
6th | Calix 1999, Petaluma (United States), Public | Provider of communication equipment | $108M | Credit Suisse, TeleSoft Partners听&补尘辫;听 | 74/100 |
7th |  Infinera 2000, Sunnyvale (United States), Acquired | Cloud based enterprise network automation solutions | $235M | Credit Suisse, Venrock听&补尘辫;听 | 73/100 |
8th | Endava 2000, London (United Kingdom), Public | Provider of software development, testing and strategy formulation for IT enterprises | - | 73/100 | |
9th | Accion Labs 2011, Pittsburgh (United States), Series A | Software Technology Services Firm | $93M | CPP Investments, True North听&补尘辫;听 | 73/100 |
10th | Provider of fibre optic broadband, WiFi network, and television services | $2.83M | CPP Investments, AlpInvest Partners听&补尘辫;听 | 72/100 | |
14th | 1992, Hanover (United States), Public | Cloud-based platform offering network management software | - | InterWest Partners, Star Ventures听&补尘辫;听 | 71/100 |
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Ciena's Investments and acquisitions
Ciena has made 5 investments in companies including TiBit Communications and Laurel Networks. Ciena has also acquired 16 companies including Benu Networks and TiBit Communications. Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 22, 2022 | Acquisition | 2010 | Billerica, United States | |
Nov 22, 2022 | Acquisition | 2014 | Petaluma, United States | |
Jun 23, 2022 | Investments | 2014 | Petaluma, United States |
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